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Germany and the European Union: from 'tamed power' to normalized power / Bulmer, Simon; Paterson, William E

Bulmer, Simon	Journal Article
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2010.

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Germany has traditionally played a key role in promoting European Union solutions to domestic policy problems. In doing so it gained a reputation as a 'tamed power' (Katzenstein). This article reviews Germany's diplomacy two decades after unification. It explores the 'tamed power' hypothesis with reference to three policy areas: constitutional reform in the EU; Justice and Home Affairs policy; and an issue that has made German European policy very salient of late, the management of the Eurozone. The article argues that Germany has become a much less inclusive actor in European policy, pursuing policy solutions through 'pioneer groups' where these offer greater promise than the EU itself and becoming increasingly attentive to domestic political constraints. The article argues that Germany has become a normalized power, with significant implications for the EU.

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European Union ; Power ; Germany ; Home Affairs ; Post Cold War

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Governance of justice and internal security in Scotland: between the Scottish independence referendum and British decisions on the EU / Kaunert, Christian; Léonard, Sarah; Carrapiço, Helena; Rozée, Stephen

Kaunert, Christian	Journal Article
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2014.

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This article examines how the governance of justice and internal security in Scotland could be affected by the outcome of the Scottish independence referendum in September 2014. The article argues that it is currently impossible to equate a specific result in the referendum with a given outcome for the governance of justice and internal security in Scotland. This is because of the complexities of the current arrangements in that policy area and the existence of several changes that presently affect them and are outside the control of the government and of the people of Scotland. This article also identifies an important paradox. In the policy domain of justice and internal security, a 'no' vote could, in a specific set of circumstances, actually lead to more changes than a victory of the 'yes' camp.

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National Security ; Internal Security ; Governance ; Justice ; Security Strategy ; Security Policy ;
Scotland ; Home Affairs ; British Decision ; Scottish Referendum ; European Union - EU ; United Kingdom - UK ;
International Arena ; Independent Scotland - IS ; Political Paradox ; Foreign Policy

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